Laserfiche WebLink
Dylan J. Kruzel Environmental Scientist 13605 1st Avenue North Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441 P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Science: Wildlife Biology Minor: Wetlands Ecology and Biology Bemidji State University – Bemidji SPECIALIZED TRAINING Certified Minnesota Wetland Professional #1406 S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service Certified Open Water Diver OSHA 10 Hour Training PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MN Wetland Professionals Association The Wildlife Society TOTAL EXPERIENCE 3.5 years YEARS WITH CURRENT FIRM 2020 to present SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Dylan Kruzel, an Environmental Scientist, brings a broad background of knowledge and experience in the environmental field to the Anderson Engineering team. Prior to <br />his employment with Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC, Dylan worked for the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) of Becker County as a Conservation Technician. He conducted field evaluations for conservation plans, monitored conservation easements, and provided available natural resource program information to landowners with conservation concerns. He has also assisted in the design and installation of various native habitat, shoreline restoration, rain garden, and storm water mitigation projects. The skills that Dylan has developed through his educational background and experience make him proficient in assessing and addressing a range of ecological indications and environmental issues. Dylan’s project and educational experience includes conservation management practices, habitat management evaluations, ecosystem restoration, species identification, regulatory permitting, environmental document preparation and compliance oversight, wetland delineation and classifications, wetland mitigation, and project coordination. Dylan has experience with Collector for ArcGIS, Wildnote, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, and Realtime Landscape Architect. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Wetland Delineation/Reporting – Various Locations: Services included wetland delineation and reporting in support of linear construction projects and real-estate transactions for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private companies. Project tasks included completion of wetland field delineations following the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement: Midwest Region, and Northcentral and Northeast Region, GPS mapping, and preparation of reports to document findings and assess wetland impacts. Permitting Specialist – MN: Services include preparation of permit applications in accordance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act to support the planning, design, and mitigation for residential, commercial, and state land development projects. NEPA Documentation – MN: Services include preparation of Categorical Exclusion Determination documents in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway Project Development Process and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) NEPA Interim Guidance for Projects. Tasks include evaluation, coordination, and responding to assist project managers in environmental documentation for Minnesota highways and VA health care facilities. Project Book – US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Dallas VA Medical Center, TX: Project Coordinator to guide a multidisciplinary team in development of a project book for expansion of and upgrades to the Dallas VA Medical Center. The project consists of organizing and collection of pre-design information that will serve as the foundation of all future design work by defining project requirements and refining cost elements. Efforts involve close coordi nation with members of the design <br />team. Land Alterations and Field Monitoring – Becker County SWCD – MN: Services include performing the following general activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations: assisting in site evaluations and installing for various cost share projects like conservation easements, management practices, and shoreland alterations. 332